Pain after laying on right hardened implant, could my have breast ruptured?

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In my50’s,have had saline (over the muscle) implants for years right one always goes hard, replaced twice, last time 12 years ago. Leaned over couch on right breast and felt quick intense pain in breast but now throbbing pain like I pulled a muscle and hurts more when I cough. Have not noticed change in breast after 3 days. Going for physical today and not sure whether to request altrasound or just see new surgeon I have consultation with next week as recently moved. Could this be a rupture? Thx

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Based on your history you may have had a small tear in the capsule around the breast implant.  If you have saline implants and the implant is ruptured the breast would deflate.  I agree that you should be seen by your plastic surgeon for an examination in person.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

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Douglas J. Raskin, MD (retired) · Answer

Greetings,Your pain and change in appearance may be a tear in the capsule around your implant. If there is a decrease in size, your implant may be leaking.  Without a consultation and examination, this is difficult to determine.You would benefit most from a visit to a plastic surgeon to evaluate and treat your problem.Best Regards,

Pain after laying on right hardened implant, could my have breast ruptured?

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